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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: i30niko on July 28, 2014, 14:46:05

Title: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: i30niko on July 28, 2014, 14:46:05

Hi guys,
I just wanted to share this little device that solved all my bluetooth related problems on my 2010 i30.
I bought the SX version with optional bluetooth and they wanted $700+ dollars for installation.
About 5 months ago I came across a device called BELKIN CarAudio Connect FM - Bluetooth.

It plugs into your cigarette lighter socket, and once your pair it with your phone it remembers from then on.
The beauty is it uses FM transmission to transmit audio from your phone to the car's stereo. So all you need
to do is tune to a specific station it picks for you and voila!

It has an in-build mic and you can make/receive phone calls aswell.

For $80 dollars online - This little device solved all my problems!!
Very smart and simple idea is the most cost effective and easier alternative to buying a dealer fitted bluetooth kit
or a brand new stereo!

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: asathorny on July 28, 2014, 15:30:23

I might have been interested in that some time ago..   Sat Nav does all that for me no.  And, even with my braod accent it does it with vooice command as well .

Thanks anyway  :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Irene on July 28, 2014, 17:19:24

Thanks for that, i30niko. 

My car doesn't have a bluetooth or hands-free facility.  I'll take a closer look 'locally'.   :goodjob2: :goodjob:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: CraigB on July 28, 2014, 17:53:28

Not sure if they're available in or ship to the UK but there are some more professional types here :link: Bluetooth Car Kits | The Car Kit Company (http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au/products/bluetooth-car-kit.html)

I just had one of there reversing camera kits installed last week and can vouch for their professionalism and quality of products used.

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: eye30 on July 28, 2014, 18:12:24

Quote from: Irene on July 28, 2014, 17:19:24

Thanks for that, i30niko. 

My car doesn't have a bluetooth or hands-free facility.  I'll take a closer look 'locally'.   :goodjob2: :goodjob:

My 2007 comfort i30 had bluetooth.

Thought the full range had it as standard

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: asathorny on July 28, 2014, 18:16:28

Quote from: Saracen on July 28, 2014, 18:12:24

Quote from: Irene on July 28, 2014, 17:19:24

Thanks for that, i30niko. 

My car doesn't have a bluetooth or hands-free facility.  I'll take a closer look 'locally'.   :goodjob2: :goodjob:

My 2007 comfort i30 had bluetooth.

Thought the full range had it as standard

Nope, my 2010 Edition didn't have  it Lester   :fum: :fum: :fum: :fum:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: eye30 on July 28, 2014, 18:39:27

Quote from: asathorny on July 28, 2014, 18:16:28

Quote from: Saracen on July 28, 2014, 18:12:24

Quote from: Irene on July 28, 2014, 17:19:24

Thanks for that, i30niko. 

My car doesn't have a bluetooth or hands-free facility.  I'll take a closer look 'locally'.   :goodjob2: :goodjob:

My 2007 comfort i30 had bluetooth.

Thought the full range had it as standard

Nope, my 2010 Edition didn't have  it Lester   :fum: :fum: :fum: :fum:

Well that surprises me.....

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Shambles on July 28, 2014, 19:34:27

My 2008 Premium *bells, balls and whistles* didn't have BT either.


I do like the look of Nico's gadget tho...

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: eye30 on July 28, 2014, 21:47:51

Quote from: Shambles on July 28, 2014, 19:34:27

My 2008 Premium *bells, balls and whistles* didn't have BT either.


I do like the look of Nico's gadget tho...

Yet the humble comfort did!

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 28, 2014, 23:46:51

My Nokia transmits on FM, built in.  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Surferdude on July 28, 2014, 23:49:43

Available at The Good Guys and Dick Smith Electronics for $45

:link: Belkin F8M120AU Car Audio Connect Universal FM at The Good Guys (http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/Belkin_Car_Audio_Connect_Universal_FM_F8M120AU?CAWELAID=1545226607&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=620013790000193061&cadevice=c&gclid=CO6q176L6b8CFdGCvQod7EkA_Q)

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 30, 2014, 09:20:38

My 2009 i30 SLX didn't have Bluetooth and at that stage Hyundai wanted $1200 to supply & install.
 :Yeah:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: i30niko on July 30, 2014, 10:10:10

Quote from: Surferdude on July 28, 2014, 23:49:43

Available at The Good Guys and Dick Smith Electronics for $45

:link: Belkin F8M120AU Car Audio Connect Universal FM at The Good Guys (http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/buyonline/Belkin_Car_Audio_Connect_Universal_FM_F8M120AU?CAWELAID=1545226607&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=620013790000193061&cadevice=c&gclid=CO6q176L6b8CFdGCvQod7EkA_Q)

Be careful though the F8M120AU does NOT have bluetooth it connects to your phone with an AUX 3.5mm jack.
You need the F8M117 model with the bluetooth build in.
The 2 models look exactly the same so easy to confused.
:link: CarAudio Connect FM Bluetooth© (http://www.belkin.com/au/F8M117/p/P-F8M117/)

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: TeaCosy on May 30, 2015, 13:30:09

Here is what I use in my car :

:link: Himbox HB01 Hands Free Wireless Bluetooth 4 0 Car Speaker Phone Kit for Mobile | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Himbox-HB01-Hands-Free-Wireless-Bluetooth-4-0-Car-Speaker-Phone-Kit-For-Mobile-/221487401190?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3391ad88e6)

It doesn't require FM transmission (often dodgy imo), auto connects quite well, and has a few voice prompts too eg "your device is connected". Only downside is the volume control on the device is frustrating but there's an app for that!......

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Dazzler on May 30, 2015, 23:13:13

Thanks Tane and  :wlcome01:

Cheap enough (hadn't seen one of those before) :cool:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Just Rick on May 31, 2015, 03:42:44

Quote from: Tane on May 30, 2015, 13:30:09

Here is what I use in my car :

:link: Himbox HB01 Hands Free Wireless Bluetooth 4 0 Car Speaker Phone Kit for Mobile | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Himbox-HB01-Hands-Free-Wireless-Bluetooth-4-0-Car-Speaker-Phone-Kit-For-Mobile-/221487401190?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3391ad88e6)

It doesn't require FM transmission (often dodgy imo), auto connects quite well, and has a few voice prompts too eg "your device is connected". Only downside is the volume control on the device is frustrating but there's an app for that!......

It's called a HIMbox,that would scare me off,I know what blokes are like we all seem to look for the easiest way to do something  :rofl:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: rustynutz on June 01, 2015, 03:35:48

HERbox was probably a bit rude sounding...  :undecided:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: TeaCosy on June 08, 2015, 03:24:43

The app I use for any interested android users is 'car dash droid'. It's pretty cool it can automatically open when connected and provides large shortcuts to maps/music etc. It's best feature is that it can auto set volume so that songs aren't too bassy or tinny (50-60% seems like a good balance). The app might be useful to set volume with the stock bt too.

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Surferdude on June 08, 2015, 07:24:35

I finally got round to pairing my phone to my TomTom.
Got bluetooth now.

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: The Gonz on June 08, 2015, 13:02:12

I got all the BT I need by pairing my MotoG to my Navman for handsfree calls.  :goodjob:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: Surferdude on June 09, 2015, 01:16:36

Quote from: The Gonz on June 08, 2015, 13:02:12

I got all the BT I need by pairing my MotoG to my Navman for handsfree calls.  :goodjob:

Yep. That's what I've got, too.
The only issue is that it didn't transfer my complete list of contacts. Doesn't worry me though.

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: rustynutz on June 09, 2015, 05:43:56

Quote from: The Gonz on June 08, 2015, 13:02:12

I got all the BT I need by pairing my MotoG to my Navman for handsfree calls.  :goodjob:

Speaking of MotoG, what do you think of it, Gonz?

I love mine...  :goodjob:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: The Gonz on June 09, 2015, 06:13:34

I love that it's an Android, slick and bright and bulletproof. :happydance:

Title: Re: Best bluetooth alternative for those who do not have bluetooth as standard
Post by: rustynutz on June 09, 2015, 06:17:04

I find call quality and reception to be pretty good too...
All in all a great budget phone....  :victory: